1113 Cardiovascular System (Stream 2) - 13 November 2024

Delivery: Webinar

This is a Stream 2 module and it’s designed for doctors that have already successfully completed the Stream 1 module and hold that accreditation. Stream 2 modules do not have any assessment requirements, they will help you improve your proficiency by updating your skills in applying the AMA4 Guides and/or other prescribed assessment methods.

Successful completion of the Stream 2 module will lead to awarding of one update to accreditation:

1. Cardiovascular System Update

If you have not already successfully completed the Stream 1 module and you want to gain that accreditation, please go back to the homepage and enrol in Cardiovascular System (Stream 1).

*Course cost includes GST.

*Participants need to have their AMA4 Guide with them during the training session.

Module information

This module covers the criteria from Chapter 6 of the Guides which are used to evaluate permanent impairment of the cardiovascular system, including the heart, aorta and peripheral vascular system.

The module includes:

• The approach to evaluating functions classification of cardiac disease in a compensation framework.
• The differences between the usage of some terms in the context of the Guides and their usage in current clinical medicine.
• The approach to disentangling multiple causes of functional classification when assessing impairment.
• Reference to another part of the Guides to assess impairment associated with a permanent need for blood thinners.
• Apportionment of Impairment: The approach required to disentangle what impairment may or may not be related to a compensable event.